Tracing & locating enquiries

Missing Person Investigations in Ireland

There are many reasons someone may need help locating another person. Profile Investigations assesses the information available, clarifies the purpose of the enquiry and considers practical, appropriate lines of investigation.

When this service may help

Start with the facts you already have.

A professional investigation should have a clear, legitimate purpose. The first conversation helps determine whether the requested work is appropriate and likely to provide useful information.

  • A family member or known person cannot be contacted
  • A person connected to a legitimate legal or financial matter must be located
  • Available contact details are no longer current
  • Previous enquiries have not produced useful information
  • A discreet independent approach is needed

What the service can include

A proportionate approach shaped around the assignment.

01

Review of the information already available

02

Clarification of the legitimate purpose for locating the person

03

Appropriate database, open-source or field enquiries

04

Discreet verification where possible

05

Clear updates on useful developments

Why Profile Investigations

Experience, discretion and direct communication.

Clients receive clear information about what can reasonably be attempted, how the work will be approached and how relevant findings will be communicated.

Methodical approach shaped by experience

Respect for privacy and the circumstances of the case

Ireland-wide and selected international capability

Realistic communication about limitations

Our process

What happens after you contact us.

  1. 01

    Explain who is missing

    Provide the last reliable information and the legitimate reason for the enquiry.

  2. 02

    Assess available leads

    We review what is known and identify proportionate lines of enquiry.

  3. 03

    Develop useful information

    Appropriate enquiries are undertaken with discretion.

  4. 04

    Communicate the result

    Relevant findings or limitations are explained clearly.

Missing Person Investigations FAQs

Clear answers before you decide.

For advice about your own circumstances, contact Profile Investigations for a private discussion.

What information should I provide?+

Useful starting points may include a full name, last known contact details, relevant dates and your connection to the person. Share sensitive information only after the matter has been discussed.

Can every missing person be found?+

No. Results depend on the accuracy of available information, the circumstances and whether useful records or leads exist.

Is this the same as reporting someone missing to Gardaí?+

No. If you believe someone is in immediate danger or a crime may have occurred, contact An Garda Síochána or emergency services.

Can you help outside Dublin?+

Yes. Enquiries can be considered throughout Ireland, with selected international work considered by arrangement.

Confidential consultation

Start with a discreet conversation.

Tell us only what is necessary at first. We will listen, explain what may be possible and outline a sensible next step.